NEET Botany Food Chains & Webs MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about food chains and webs is correct?
Energy flow in ecosystems is unidirectional from producers to consumers.
Decomposers are the primary producers in the food chain.
Detritus food chains primarily rely on living organisms for energy.
All organisms in an ecosystem depend directly on primary consumers for their food.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Energy flow in ecosystems is indeed unidirectional, starting from the sun to producers and then to consumers, as stated in the context. Other options misrepresent the roles of decomposers and the flow of energy in food chains.
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